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SA

SAFe Agilist (SA) — Leading SAFe

The SAFe Agilist (SA) certification demonstrates that you can lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Offered after completing the 2-day Leading SAFe course, it covers Lean-Agile principles, PI Planning, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and how to align business strategy with Agile delivery at scale. It is one of the most sought-after enterprise agility credentials globally.

What is the SA Course?

The SAFe Agilist (SA) certification demonstrates that you can lead a Lean-Agile enterprise using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). Offered after completing the 2-day Leading SAFe course, it covers Lean-Agile principles, PI Planning, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and how to align business strategy with Agile delivery at scale. It is one of the most sought-after enterprise agility credentials globally.

Who Should Take This Course?

  • Executives and senior leaders driving Agile transformation
  • Programme Managers and Release Train Engineers
  • Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches
  • IT managers overseeing multiple development teams

What You Will Learn in the SA Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Principles

  • SAFe House of Lean
  • Agile Manifesto
  • 10 SAFe principles
  • Business agility

Agile Teams & Agile Release Trains

  • ART configuration
  • Cross-functional teams
  • Roles: RTE, Scrum Master, PO
  • System Team and Shared Services

PI Planning & Execution

  • Programme Increment Planning
  • Team PI Objectives
  • ART Inspect & Adapt
  • Continuous Delivery Pipeline

Lean Portfolio Management

  • Strategic themes
  • Portfolio Kanban
  • Lean budgets and guardrails
  • Value streams

Leading the Lean-Agile Enterprise

  • Leading by example
  • Creating psychological safety
  • Measuring outcomes
  • Sustaining transformation

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, testing, business analysis, or project/programme management recommended
  • Completion of the 2-day Leading SAFe course
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum fundamentals is strongly recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the SA certification exam.

Exam ComponentDetails
Exam Name
SAFe Agilist (SA) Exam
Exam Code
SA
Exam Type
Online, closed book, multiple choice
Total Questions
45 questions
Passing Score
73% (33/45)
Exam Duration
90 minutes
Language
English
Exam Provider
Scaled Agile (online proctored)
Exam Focus
Lean-Agile leadership, ART execution, and SAFe principles
Exam Registration
Provided after completing the Leading SAFe course via scaledagile.com
Retake Policy
1 free retake included; additional retakes require repurchase
Certification Validity
1 year (renewal via SAFe Community platform)

Exam Topics

Lean-Agile Mindset (20%)
ART & PI Planning (25%)
Team Agility (15%)
Lean Portfolio (20%)
Leading Change (20%)

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USD649
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  • Hands-on labs
  • Practice exams
  • Certification exam guidance
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  • Case studies
  • GitHub portfolio project
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  • Capstone mini project
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Learning Path

Your certification journey — from prerequisites to advanced roles.

Agile/Scrum fundamentals
Leading SAFe 2-day course
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